16 dead in Japan as heavy rain triggers floods, mudslides
At least 16 people are dead after torrential rain in Japan triggered massive floods.
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Japan begins charging for plastic bags
A move aimed at curbing Japanese consumers’ love for packaging.
The Pace of Consumption Recovery
If China and the US are bringing uncertainties to this world, Tokyo is one of a few stabilising factors left in today’s international politics.
Japan university awards first-ever ninja studies degree
Japan has produced its first ninja studies graduate after Genichi Mitsuhashi spent two years honing his martial arts skills and absorbing the finer traditions of the feudal martial arts agents.
Japan dropping bid for 2023 Women’s World Cup
Japan is dropping its bid for the 2023 Women’s World Cup, the country’s football association said Monday, just days before the sport’s governing body is set to announce its decision on the hosts.
Dignity and optimism and a no-nonsense of His Excellency is the principle one of his favourite books
Japan’s population is shrinking so we are looking at the Mekong region. I am hoping to turn our investment from a one-way street to a bilateral relationship.
My Memory of Japan
I returned back to Cambodia in November 2008 after my term ended. I have kept wonderful memories of my stay in Japan and the following paragraphs are the essence of this reminiscence.
Peace-loving Japan grapples with issue of security
Currently, China and Japan seem to share a good relationship. Can you explain why?
MOFA’s Experts: Cambodia has a special place in Japan’s heart
With the current improvements extending to Cambodia’s economic, trade, political and social sectors, the nation’s investment potential has piqued the interest of some Japanese investors.
Japan pledges continued assistance for Kingdom’s development
Japan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has assured that its government will continue to pledge assistance to Cambodia’s infrastructure development even though Japan’s economy is affected by the global coronavirus.
World Bank, IMF fund junior government officials to study fiscal and economic policies in Japan
The World Bank and International Monetary Fund (IMF), in a bid to build capacities, funded the further education of several junior Cambodian finance and tax officials in Japan.
Japan lifts coronavirus emergency as cases slow
Japan lifted its nationwide state of emergency over the coronavirus yesterday, gradually reopening the world’s third-biggest economy after new cases slowed to a crawl.
Japan newborn gets liver stem cells in world first
Doctors in Japan have successfully transplanted liver cells derived from embryonic stem cells into a newborn baby, in a world first that could provide new treatment options for infants.
Japan seeks to lift virus emergency in most of the country
Japan’s government said Thursday it wants to lift a state of emergency declared over the coronavirus in most of the country, though not yet the capital Tokyo and other urban centres.
Japan extends virus state of emergency until May 31
Shinzo Abe extended a state of emergency over the Coronavirus until the end of May, warning it was too soon to begin relaxing restrictions.
Abe expected to extend state of emergency
Abe is likely to extend a nationwide state of emergency imposed over the coronavirus.
Shame game: Japan names pachinko parlours bucking closure call
Experts have regularly cited pachinko among locations that risk transmitting the virus.
Japan virus cases surge over 10,000 with hospitals stretched
More must be done to prevent overwhelming Japanese healthcare system: Medics.
Japan virus expert ‘pessimistic’ Olympics can be held in 2021
A Japanese expert who has criticised the country’s response to the coronavirus warned Monday that he is “pessimistic” that the postponed Olympics can be held even in 2021.
Japan prepares for state of emergency over COVID-19
Japan’s prime minister proposes a state of emergency for several major regions.
Japan business sentiment negative for first time since 2013: survey
Confidence among Japan’s biggest manufacturers has plunged into negative territory.
‘Back to square one’: Olympic delay puts Japan in a spin
Japan’s media and athletes reacted with disappointment Wednesday to the postponement of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, but expressed relief the Games had not been cancelled altogether over the coronavirus pandemic.
Japan grants over $300 million for social projects
Japan pledges around $310 million for 5 projects promoting economic development.
Japan provides aid for schools, water facility in rural areas
Nearly $400,000 in Japanese aid to construct schools and infrastructure in 4 provinces.
Japan’s imports from China plunged in February on virus woes
Japan’s imports from China almost halved last month from a year earlier.
Japan to provide nearly $250,000 for bridge projects
Japan to provide nearly $250,000 for development projects in Kratie and Kampot.
Japan, Cambodia boost bilateral ties
A joint meeting addresses increasing trade volume and strengthening tourism and education in the Kingdom.
Japan court sentences man to death for care home mass killing
A court in Japan on Monday sentenced a man to death for the murder of 19 people in a stabbing attack at a care home for disabled people.
Japan’s Abe pledges Olympics to go ahead despite virus havoc
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Saturday resisted pressure for changes to the Tokyo Olympics schedule even as sporting events worldwide fall victim to the coronavirus pandemic.
Japan grants $4 million for MRC
Japan grants nearly $4 million to the Mekong River Commission to advance its flood and drought monitoring and forecasting functions.
